Service Confirms 2 Tornadoes Caused Damage in Eastern Iowa
May 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes caused some eastern Iowa storm damage. The service says the first tornado touched down around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in northeastern Jefferson County…
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Man Accused of Killing Brother Set for Trial in July
May 18, 2017
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A July trial has been scheduled for a Marshalltown man accused of killing his brother. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports that lawyers for 22-year-old Jordan Parker submitted a written plea to the…
EBFHS Concert Band Places 1st at Worlds of Fun Contest
May 17, 2017
On Sunday, May 7th, The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band competed in the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music in Kansas City, Missouri. The EBFHS Band placed 1 st in class 2A competition. The band…
E.B.F.H.S. Concert Band Earns Division I Rating
May 16, 2017
On Saturday, May 6th , the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band, and EBF Rocket Chorale performed at State Large Group Contest at Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman. Bands and choirs at the contest were evaluated…
2nd Teen Charged With Murder in Davenport Boy's Slaying
May 16, 2017
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested a second teen suspected in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Davenport. The 16-year-old boy is charged with murder and robbery in Friday's slaying of 17-year-old…
Iowa Man Gets 15 Years in Shooting of 9-Year-Old Boy
May 15, 2017
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A Waterloo man has been imprisoned for his role in a December shooting that injured a 9-year-old boy. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports (http://bit.ly/2qngKnD ) that a judge sent 22-year-old Mar'yo…
Mahaska Health Partnership Offers Advice on Reducing Your Family’s Sugar Intake
May 12, 2017
MAHASKA COUNTY – High amounts of added sugar in our diets have been linked to cavities, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, to name a few. Mahaska Health Partnership’s Registered Dietitian Lea Rice offers…
Golf Cart Ordinances Reminder
May 11, 2017
Motorists may be looking at golf carts as an alternative mode of transportation for the warmer months ahead. The Oskaloosa Municipal Code does permit the use of golf carts on public streets, but as with…
Indian Hills Community College Awarded $14,927 From U.S. Soccer Foundation
May 10, 2017
OTTUMWA, IA – Indian Hills Community College today announced it has been awarded a $14,927 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the national model for sports-based youth development programs in underserved communities. This grant is…
Second St. Railroad Crossing Closed This Week
May 10, 2017
Ottumwa, Iowa – Motorists are advised that Norris Asphalt Paving crews will be working on the railroad crossing on West Second Street starting at 7 A.M. this Thursday, May 11. During this work, Second Street…